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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Sentimental Favorite!,
This review is from: Dino! Italian Love Songs (Audio CD)
This is a sentimental fave of mine coz the first time I heard this is when was a kid through my parents. There was a CD exactly like this one that was release back in the late 90's that was digitally remastered (the one with the 2-in-1 cd with Cha Cha De Amor)...I have this in fact. Nonetheless, this latest one and the digitally remastered one are both great. The only difference is that the latest one has a more balance sound with Dean's voice and the orchestra; the remastered one had a more pronounced and brighter orchestral sound with which the various instruments "stands out" more, such as the wonderful sound of the accordion for instance. With respect to originality and naturalness, I would prefer the LATEST one probably because that is how it actually sounded like when Dean first recorded it back in 1961. Oh yeah! one more note, I believe Dean's voice sounded better in the latest CD...man! can never get tired of listening to this wonderful CD coz it's sooo goooood! More than 5 stars if you ask me. - John, Southern California
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A golden nugget shinging brightly!!! BRAVO, DINO !!!,
By Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: Dino! Italian Love Songs (Audio CD)
Dean Martin could sell a song without even trying--his voice was THAT good. This album gives us Dino in his prime; his voice is rich, energetic and full of masculine warmth. This CD proves it.
The CD track set begins with "Just Say I Love Her (Dicitencello Vuie);" this beautiful love ballad gets the royal treatment from Dean Martin. He sings this to perfection with great sensitivity; what a wonderful way to start off the CD! The classic "Arrivederci, Roma" follows; and Dean performs this without a superfluous note. The musical arrangement is quite lush with good use of the strings; the chorus doesn't quite do it for me but the rest of this ballad is so flawless my concern about the chorus fades into the background. Other wonderful tracks on this CD include "My Heart Reminds Me" which was recorded by Della Reese in 1957; but Dino breathes so much fresh life into this ballad he truly makes "My Heart Reminds Me" completely his own. The musical arrangement enhances the beauty of this number. Of course, you get Dean's famous rendition of "Non Dimenticar;" Dean's voice and the musical arrangement complement each other completely. There's also the charming "On An Evening In Roma (Sott'er Celo De Roma);" Dean's voice remains strong and sensitive but the musical arrangement should have been played a little more softly to play up Dean's voice. This is a minor disappointment, I suppose. In addition, you get "There's No Tomorrow (O Sole Mio)" which has been recorded by so many artists. Dean Martin, however, gives us the definitive interpretation of this classic ballad. Excellent! The CD also gives us a generous four bonus tracks which were not released on the record album back in 1962. "Bella Bella Bambina" has an infectiously catchy and upbeat melody that makes you want to jump up and dance almost instantaneously; and by the time the CD ends with "Belle From Barcelona (O-O-Le, Mu-Cha-Cha) the Latin twist encourages us to play this CD over and over again. The liner notes include a replication of the reverse of the record album jacket; and James Ritz contributes a fine essay about Dean and his career. Unfortunately, I do have one complaint about this album. The music is played too loud; they should have played the arrangements softer to do a better job of showcasing Dean Martin's beautiful vocals. I have to take off one star for this to make this a four star review. Dean Martin fans will consider this fine CD to be a "must-have" for their collections; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will cherish this CD for years to come. Dean Martin may have recorded these songs in 1961; but these numbers are so enchanting they are truly timeless. I hope that you get this CD and enjoy it as much as I have!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Memory lane,
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This review is from: Dino! Italian Love Songs (Audio CD)
This review is from the heart and perhaps not the head. Being a "Baby-Boomer" of Italo-American heritage, I grew up listening to Frank, Dean, and Mario Lanza. This album was a favorite. This was one of the Capitol "concept" albums. The lush music and Dean's voice were a perfect match for the Italian melodies. His english renditions of Neopolitan love songs is the music of a generation that has been lost. Anyone in my age group and background will love this album. My one complaint is that the reissue included 4 songs that were not from the original release. These are fillers and do not add to the mood set by the orginal album. Still I recommend this album for those quiet nights when beautiful music and lyrics are desired. Although there is always Frank, sometimes you just need Dean.
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